Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

"But so what?"

"My Xingluo and your Luoyan City have always kept to ourselves and never crossed paths."

"You are the grandson-in-law of Senior Li Ziran."

"They came to my Xingluo territory and dismantled my Xingluo Merchant Guild."

"Same here, no way!"

have to.

Su Chen finally understood.

This woman is completely unyielding.

Li Ziran's reputation is very useful in other places.

But unfortunately, this woman is incredibly stubborn.

Su Chen sighed.

That's it.

It seems that without revealing that thing, we won't get through this today.

He reached into his robes.

He took out a jade slip.

The jade slip was entirely blue-green, and it was the very one that Gu Sandao had given him back then.

Su Chen didn't say much, but casually tossed the jade slip towards Yao Ji.

Yao Ji initially disdained it.

But the moment the jade slip fell into her palm...

Her usually aloof expression suddenly changed.

The jade slip was covered with countless marks.

Each mark represents a battle achievement made for Xingluo.

And the battle achievements recorded on this jade slip...

They were piled up one after another, an astonishing number.

This achievement alone is enough to demonstrate the high status of the person who possesses this jade slip within the Star Luo Sect.

She is not someone who can be offended by a mere worshipper.

Yao Ji's hand, which was holding the jade slip, tightened slightly.

The aggressive demeanor he had just displayed vanished completely in an instant.

"This jade slip..."

"Where did you get it?"

"There's no need for you to make offerings."

Su Chen spoke slowly.

"now."

"Can you take me to see Miro now?"

...

The dust and smoke from the demolished half of the long street had not yet settled.

A pungent smell of scorched earth assaulted the nostrils.

The onlookers had mostly dispersed by some point.

No one saw how that arrogant young cultivator disappeared along with the Star Luo's offerings.

Deep underground of the Xingluo Chamber of Commerce.

There is a hidden passage.

The secret passage was winding and deep; it took about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before the path suddenly opened up ahead.

The moment Su Chen followed Yao Ji out of the secret passage.

He was stunned for a moment.

Before my eyes lay a small world.

The pavilions and towers, with their flying eaves and brackets, stretch as far as the eye can see.

The pillars of that pavilion were actually wrapped with strands of tangible spiritual energy, like dragons and pythons.

Several artificial moons hung in the sky, illuminating the world as bright as day.

extravagant.

Spectacular.

Although Su Chen had seen some of the world.

But the sight before him still made it hard for him to look away.

The depth and resources of Xingluo are truly unfathomable.

"Keep up."

Yao Ji casually uttered two words and headed towards the main hall at the highest point.

Inside the main hall, a very faint scent of sandalwood incense was burning.

A figure sat quietly in the deepest part.

He was dressed in a long purple robe and held a huge string of prayer beads in his hand.

Refining the void! ! !

The oppressive aura of the Void Refinement Realm made it difficult for Su to breathe.

"Disciple Yao Ji greets Master."

Yao Ji stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

He presented the jade slip with both hands.

Milo took the jade slip and glanced at it casually.

"So you're the kid who caused such a ruckus in Star City?"

Miro gave a cold laugh.

"Junior Su Chen."

Su Chen cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"This junior has come here today."

"Let's not beat around the bush anymore."

"It was Master Hongfu who sent me."

Regardless, Su Chen quickly brought up Hong Fu.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to get away with this today.

Master Hongfu.

These four words were uttered.

The once composed Mi Luo now stared at Su Chen in shock.

Su Chen was even more puzzled. Logically speaking, Gu Sandao should have already handed over the ring.

Why does Mi Luo seem to know nothing about this?

Yao Ji, who was standing to the side, was also shocked.

Master Hongfu.

She had naturally heard of this name.

That was someone even the Star Luo Ancestor had to look up to.

"What did you say?"

"The Venerable Hongfu has been missing for a thousand years."

"You're just a lowly Nascent Soul cultivator."

"On what basis do you claim to have been sent by her?"

The oppressive force pressed down.

Su Chen felt as if his limbs and meridians were undergoing a tremendous impact.

"I have come here for only one thing."

"Master Hongfu is currently trapped in a place called Sword Abyss."

"The Sword Abyss is located in Qingzhou."

As he spoke, he took out a map from his storage bag.

Before I came, I had already drawn the location of Tai Xuan Gate and the location of the jade bridge.

"This is where Sword Abyss is located."

"I have already explained why I have come."

"Whether to believe or not is entirely up to the elders to decide."

Inside the hall, another long silence ensued.

"This matter is of great importance."

"Whether it is genuine or not still needs to be carefully verified."

"Before that."

"Yao Ji".

"These next few days, you shall take good care of this young friend."

entertain...

Ha ha!

That's a nice way to put it.

What kind of hospitality?

They were just afraid I was a fraud, so they found a pretext to keep me under surveillance.

On the surface, it's about having a woman accompany him.

In reality, he had planted someone to keep an eye on him.

"Disciple obeys."

Yao Ji clearly understood her master's unspoken meaning, though she looked unwilling.

But in the end, he still bowed and agreed.

Su Chen pursed his lips.

If you're being watched, then so be it.

Beside him was a Star Luo retainer at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

In this Tian Shu Star City, it is actually quite safe.

"If that's the case..."

"Then I will trouble Yao Ji to make the offerings."

Su Chen smiled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Yao Ji.

Yao Ji glanced at him, but then glared coldly at Su Chen.

...

They left that small, star-filled world and returned to the ground.

The hustle and bustle of the market suddenly surged over.

The vendors, the shouters, the haggling—all mingled together.

Su Chen stretched and felt completely relaxed.

This most important matter is finally mostly resolved.

All that's left is for Miro to verify the information.

And in these past few days.

He, on the other hand, found himself with a peaceful life.

Su Chen strolled slowly down the long street with his hands behind his back.

Not far behind, there was that figure in pure white.

Yao Ji always kept a distance of three to five steps from him.

Not far, not near.

She wouldn't say a single unnecessary word to him.

Su Chen didn't bother to pay her any attention.

Go ahead and follow if you want.

Anyway, he hadn't had enough of exploring Tian Shu Star City yet.

We came to a fork in the road.

Su Chen was suddenly drawn in by a fragrant aroma.

It was a stall selling spiritual food.

Something was simmering in a large pot, steaming hot.

Su Chen wasn't actually greedy.

Cultivators who practice fasting don't need these mundane foods.

But this taste reminded him of some scenes from his time in Qingzhou.

He also thought of his several Daoist partners.

...